Germany: two killed, including a child, in a knife attack in a park

A knife attack in Germany left at least two dead, including a child, and two injured. The event occurred in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria. Specifically, the stabbing occurred shortly before noon - local time - in Schöntal Park.

In addition, a two-year-old boy and a man were stabbed and a female educator suffered a broken arm, a regional official said. All three were hospitalized.

At the same time, authorities said the attacker was arrested. He is a 28-year-old Afghan man who had been accused of violent acts on at least three occasions. The regional interior minister, Joachim Hermann, explained in a statement reported by AFP that the man was hospitalized each time for psychiatric treatment.

Police did not elaborate on the motives for the attack, but explained that they are continuing to investigate the case. In addition, they indicated that there is no longer an active danger alert in place.